Black Sea Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Black sea Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		41 19.94 N,29 9.97 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 41.332333
  • Longitude: 29.166167
Water Depth 67 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name BLACK SEA
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 74.9 m
Width 10.8 m
Draught 5.7
Tonnage 1118
Cargo fertiliser: natural and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 28, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 1980
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 3.12.79 3.12.79 VESSEL PRESUMED SUNK APPROX 5-7M OFF THE BLACK SEA ENTRANCE OF THE BOSPORUS, TURKEY (LL 238). NCA. POSN 412000N, 291000E [UND] FOR FILING ONLY. 9.1.80 9.1.80 WK HAS BEEN LOCATED [NO POSN GIVEN] OWNERS HAVE NO INTENTION OF SALVING AT THE MOMENT. (LLOYDS VOL 230). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jun 5, 2008

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1962 BY CIA. EUSKALDUNA, BILBAO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY KALKAVAN KARDESLER DENIZ NAKLIYAT VE TICARET LTD., SIRKETI. PASSAGE GALATZ FOR GEBZE. VESSEL THOUGHT TO BE LOST DURING VERY STORMY WEATHER, WAS APPROX 5-7M OFF THE BLACK SEA ENTRANCE OF THE BOSPORUS, 4 BODIES OF THE 16 MAN CREW WERE LATER WASHED ASHORE. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the BLACK SEA wreck located?

The BLACK SEA wreck is located at coordinates 41 19.94 N,29 9.97 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BLACK SEA?

The seabed around the BLACK SEA lies at approximately 67 meters deep.

When did the BLACK SEA sink?

The BLACK SEA sank on Nov 28, 1979.

When was the wreck of the BLACK SEA discovered?

The wreck of the BLACK SEA was discovered in 1979.

What country did the BLACK SEA belong to?

The BLACK SEA belonged to PA.

What cargo was the BLACK SEA carrying?

The BLACK SEA was carrying fertiliser: natural and products.

What was the tonnage of the BLACK SEA?

The BLACK SEA had a tonnage of 1118 tons.

What type of wreck is the BLACK SEA?

The BLACK SEA is classified as a motor vessel.

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